What is an IP address?

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What is Protocol?

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What is a cookie?

What is a browser?

What are Web Beacons,   otherwise known as Web   Bugs, and how do the   work?

What is a Clear GIF?

I have heard that   cookies are bad for   privacy - is that true?

What else can I do to   protect myself when   online?

More questions about   the Internet?

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What is an IP address?

An IP Address is a way to measure a user's unique identity. It is a number that is allocated to your browser by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or employer, when you log on to the internet. It is usually allocated on a temporary (or dynamic) basis ie it is only allocated to your browser for the duration of that session online. It is the 'address' of your computer while you are online. Without an IP address, servers would not be able to deliver content to you, because they would not be able to locate your computer.